HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair Board will take the next step in its search for a new General Manager Wednesday.

During its monthly meeting, the board will conduct three interviews for the position that was vacated last year by the resignation of Susan Sankey. Since then, Bob Moeder has been the interim GM. Moeder says the board will interview the three finalists, then go into executive session. Moeder could not say whether the board will take any action from there.

Also Wednesday, the board will get an update from the building committee and Moeder on the status of the fair as it is now, less than a month away.

The number of grandstand concert tickets sold has pleased the board. Moeder says ticket sales have surpassed the 12,000 mark, which is well ahead of last year. The Beach Boys have sold the most tickets.

The Kansas State Fair kicks off Sept. 7.